Motorola moto g64 5g Smart Phone User Guide

Motorola moto g64 5g Smart Phone

Product Information

Specifications

• Model: Moto G64 5G
• Operating System: Android
• Connectivity: 5G
• Storage: SD card compatible
• Dual SIM Support: Yes

Product Usage Instructions

Set Up Phone

To set up your Moto G64 5G, follow the instructions in the user manual provided with your phone.

About Your Hardware

• Understand the physical components of your phone and their functions. Refer to the user manual for detailed information.

Insert or Remove SIM and SD Cards

• Follow the user manual instructions to properly insert or remove SIM and SD cards from your phone.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Question

• How do I set up voicemail on my Moto G64 5G?
  • To set up voicemail, go to the voicemail settings on your phone and follow the on-screen instructions to configure your voicemail box.
• How can I personalize my home screen on the Moto G64 5G?
  • To personalize your home screen, long-press on an empty space on the screen to access customization options such as changing wallpaper, adding widgets, or rearranging app icons.

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Certain features, services and applications are network dependent and may not be available in all areas; additional terms, conditions and/or charges may apply. Contact your service provider for details. All features, functionality, and other product specifications, as well as the information contained in this help content, are based upon the latest available information and believed to be accurate at the time of release. Motorola reserves the right to change or modify any information or specifications without notice or obligation. Some images in help content are examples only.
To use the latest version of this content, go to Settings > Help on your phone.

About your hardware

Hardware diagram

1. Tray for SIM and SD cards 2. Earpiece/speaker 3. Front camera (Learn more in Camera help.) 4. Proximity sensor 5. Microphone 6. Volume up/down button 7. Power button and fingerprint sensor

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1. Flash 2. Ultra-wide and macro camera 3. Main camera 4. NFC touchpoint for sharing content or paying with your phone (This feature is not available in India.) 5. Wireless charging area; also, double-tap here if you set up the Quick Launch shortcut 6. Headset jack 7. Microphone 8. USB-C port to charge phone, transfer files, and share data connection with tethered devices. 9. Speaker
Care for your phone
To clean the screen:
· While this does not disinfect your phone, the best way to keep your phone clean is to wipe it thoroughly
with a dry soft cloth. Avoid abrasive cloths, including paper towels and other materials with rough surfaces.
· If the screen gets drops of liquid on it, wipe it with a clean, dry cloth.
To disinfect your phone:
· It is okay to use wipes or cloths moistened with 70% isopropyl alcohol to gently wipe your screen. · When disinfecting or cleaning your phone, turn it off and avoid getting any moisture in its openings,
including the charging port, headphone jack, microphones and speakers.
· Don’t submerge your phone in any cleaning agents, avoid using any cleaners with bleach or abrasives,
and avoid spraying cleaners directly on the screen.
Prevent water damage
Your phone is water and splash resistant, but not completely waterproof. Avoid exposing your phone to water or any other liquids, and do not intentionally submerge it in any liquid. Water and splash resistance are not permanent, and the protection performance may continue to decline due to daily use.

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Liquid damage is not covered by your warranty. To prevent water damage to your phone:
· Do not expose your phone to pressurized water, salt water or liquids other than fresh water. · Dry your phone and ports thoroughly with a soft, clean cloth. · Don’t try to charge your phone when it’s wet. · Don’t drop, puncture, or scratch your phone, as this could damage the water repellent features.

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Insert or remove SIM and SD cards
Your phone might support using an eSIM (embedded SIM card), in addition to the physical SIM card. Contact your carrier for details.
About the SD card
Your phone supports an optional microSD card up to 1 TB. A Class 2, 4, or 6 card is sufficient. Your phone uses the card as portable storage for media files: photos, videos, and music. Because it’s portable, you can easily swap the card and its content between devices. After you insert the card, be sure to update settings within media apps (like camera, music, and podcast apps), so they use the card to store content you create or download.
You can’t store apps on the SD card because it is portable storage.
Insert or replace cards
1. If you want to remove the SD card, eject it first. 2. Insert the tool into the hole in the tray and gently push to pop it out.

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3. Insert or remove the cards as needed. To use an SD card and a SIM card:

Or, to use two physical SIM cards (not available on all models):

To see if your phone supports two physical SIM cards, go to Settings > About phone > SIM card status. If you see SIM Slot 1 and SIM Slot 2, then you can use two physical SIMs in your phone.
4. Push the tray back into the phone.

Note: If you need to activate or resize a SIM, contact your carrier.
Fix an issue
What type of issue do you have?
· SIM card or calls · SD card

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Copy data from old phone
Copy data from iPhone
You’ll use Google Drive to copy files from your iPhone and iCloud account to your new phone and Google account:
· Photos will back up to Photos.
· Contacts will back up to Contacts.
· Calendar will back up to Calendar.
1. Charge both phones and connect them to a Wi-Fi network. 2. To ensure you don’t miss any messages or calls, on your iPhone:
a. Turn off iMessage. (Settings > Messages off. Or, if your SIM has been removed, deregister your phone.)
b. Turn off FaceTime. (Settings > FaceTime > off.)
3. Download the Google Drive app on your iPhone. 4. On your iPhone, open Drive and then:
a. Sign in with your Google account. If you don’t have one, you can create it now. b. Tap > Settings > Backup & reset and start the backup.
5. Wait for the backup to complete. 6. When complete, on your new phone, sign in with the same Google account (Settings > Passwords &
accounts > Add account).
Copy data from Android phone
During setup, you can copy your apps, music, contacts, messages, and more. Learn what does and doesn’t get copied. If you no longer have your old phone or can’t turn it on, you can copy files using a backup from the cloud with your Google account. To copy files: 1. Charge both phones and turn them on. 2. On your new phone:
a. If this is the first time you’ve turned it on, select your language on the setup screen. b. If you skipped copying files during setup, open the Settings app and tap Finish setting up your
device. 3. Tap Start. 4. Insert your SIM to connect to the mobile network, or tap Skip. 5. Connect to a Wi-Fi network and tap Next.

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6. Follow the onscreen instructions to select the old phone or backup associated with your Google account, and to choose which apps and data to copy.
Tip: Be sure to leave Back up to Google Drive turned on.

What gets copied from Android phone
If you copy data from another Android phone during setup, here’s what gets copied:
· Apps and app data · Music, photos, and videos · Google accounts · Contacts stored on your phone or SIM card · Text messages · Multimedia attachments in messages · Most phone settings · Wallpaper · Call history
You’ll see these when you sign in to your Google account on your new phone. What won’t copy:
· Downloads, like PDF files · Apps that aren’t from Play Store · Accounts other than Google accounts · Contacts and calendars for services other than Google (such as WhatsApp) · Ringtones

Import contacts from SIM

If you have a SIM card with contacts saved on it, you can import them into your Google account. 1. Insert the SIM in your phone.
Or, if your old phone is an Android phone and can connect to Wi-Fi, turn it on. 2. Open the Contacts app.

3. Touch > .

4. If your phone has two SIMs, select the SIM. 5. Select where to save the contacts:
· If you have multiple Google accounts, touch
them.
· To save them to your phone, touch Device.

and choose the account where you want to save

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6. Select the contacts to import and touch Import.

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Manage dual SIMs

About dual SIMs

If you’re using a physical SIM and an eSIM:

· You see

at the top of the home screen. If you see , troubleshoot the issue.

· Both SIMs can make and receive calls and text messages.

· Only the owner of the phone (not additional users or guests) can access dual SIM settings.

Use SIM profiles
Set up SIM profile
Set options based on how you expect to use the SIMs: 1. Go to Settings > Network & internet > SIM preferences. 2. Select the option that best meets your needs:
· Smart SIM: Automatically select SIM for voice calls based on your call history. In Brazil, selection is
also based on your contact’s carrier.
· Personal and Work: Use one SIM for personal and the other for work-related voice calls. · Manual: Choose which SIM to use for voice calls, for data, and for SMS.
3. Follow onscreen instructions to complete setup.
Change SIM profile
This information applies only if your carrier supports eSIMs and you’ve set one up as well as inserting a physical SIM card. 1. Go to Settings > Network & internet > SIM preferences. 2. Touch Dual SIM usage profile. 3. Select a different profile and touch CHANGE PROFILE. 4. Select a new profile. 5. Follow onscreen instructions to complete setup. To keep the same profile but adjust options for data, SMS, voice calls, video calls, or contacts: 1. Go to Settings > Network & internet > SIM preferences. 2. Touch each preferred SIM and contact option to change.

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Set up voicemail
Set voicemail password
Contact your carrier for help setting or recovering your password/PIN for voicemail.
Set mailbox greeting
Your carrier provides and manages your voicemail. To set your greeting: 1. Touch > . 2. Touch & hold to dial into your mailbox. 3. Follow your carrier’s system prompts. If your voicemail is not set up, contact your carrier for
instructions.
Change voicemail options
1. Touch > > Settings. (If you don’t see , swipe down on the screen.)
2. Touch Voicemail. 3. If you have two SIMs, touch the SIM for the account to change. 4. Change any of the options:
· To change voicemail service from your carrier to a different service or app, touch Advanced
Settings > Service.
· To change the number dialed to access voicemail, touch Advanced Settings > Setup. · Your carrier might include additional options here, like notification and visual voicemail settings.
Contact your carrier for help.

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Set up email
Set up personal email
You can add multiple email accounts of the following types:
· Gmail · Personal email from other providers (IMAP/POP)
If you added a Google account on your phone:
· When you open the Gmail app for the first time, you’ll see your email for that account. You’re already
set up.
· To set up additional accounts, open Gmail, touch your profile icon , then touch Add another
account. If you didn’t add a Google account to your phone and want to set up email for an IMAP/POP provider (an address that’s not Gmail): 1. Open the Gmail app. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to enter your email address, password, and account options.
If you have problems setting up the account, read Google’s help for Gmail.
Set up corporate email
If you use Microsoft Office Outlook on your work computer, your phone can synchronize emails, calendar events, and contacts with the Microsoft Exchange server. Before you start, you’ll need the following information from your company’s IT department:
· Email address · Email password · Domain name · Username · Server name · Security type/SSL settings · Client certificate requirement
To set up corporate email: 1. Open the Gmail app. 2. Do one of the following:
· If this is your first time opening the Gmail app, touch Add another email address. · If you have been using Gmail with another account, touch your profile icon , then touch Add
another account. 3. Touch Exchange and Office 365.

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4. Follow the onscreen instructions to enter your email address, password, and other information from your company’s IT department.
Switch account views
In the Gmail app, touch your profile icon , then select an account. To open each inbox with one touch from your home screen, add task shortcuts: 1. Touch & hold . 2. Drag for each account to a blank space on your home screen.

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Make it yours
This topic lists things that most people want to do with their new phone, with links to instructions on how to do them.

Change its look and sound

· Personalize your phone with wallpapers, themes, fonts, and more.

· Add apps to your home screen.

· You can use either the
Navigation mode to use.

buttons or gestures to move between apps and screens. Choose which

· Assign ringtones or photos to friends you call.

· Set your schedule for Do Not Disturb, to automatically silence your phone when you don’t want to be
interrupted.

Protect your phone
· Set up a screen lock. · Set up fingerprint security to unlock your screen safely and quickly with a touch. · In case you lose your phone, set up Find My Device and record your IMEI number.

Other common set up tasks
· Connect with your Bluetooth devices and Wi-Fi networks. · If you use multiple languages, set them up so they appear on your keyboard.

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About your home screen
You see the home screen when you turn on and unlock your phone or swipe up from the bottom of the screen. Swipe right or left to move between home screens.
What’s on the screen

1. Status bar: Displays the time and icons that tell you about your phone’s battery and network connections. Swipe down to see your notifications and quick settings and to turn your phone off .

2. Widget: You can add widgets to your home screen for quick access to information or frequent tasks.

3. Shortcut: You can add shortcuts to open apps or web pages you use frequently.

4. Favorites tray: Provides one touch access to your most-used apps from any home screen page. You can customize which apps appear here.

5. Navigation bar: Use gestures to move between apps and screens. You can use gestures but hide the

bar. Or, you can replace the bar with the

navigation icons instead.

6. Folder: Add folders to organize app shortcuts.

Add/remove screens
You can add more home screens to the right. To add a page, drag an app shortcut or widget to the edge of an existing page and place it on the new screen.

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To remove a home screen, drag all apps, shortcuts, widgets, and folders off the screen. After you remove the last item, the home screen will be removed.

Customize your home screen

Organize it:
· Touch & hold an item you want to move, then drag it to the new location. · Group icons into folders. · Choose where to find your list of all apps: in the app tray or directly on the home screen.

Change how you get around: You can replace the navigation bar with the

navigation icons.

Change how it looks:
· To see options for customizing wallpaper, widgets, and other home settings, touch & hold a blank space
on the home screen.
· For an entirely new look and feel for your home screen, you can install a different launcher.

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About your lock screen
The lock screen appears when you power on your phone or while the screen is locked. The lock screen has a sleep mode and an awake mode.
Sleep mode

When your phone has been inactive, the screen times out (goes black). If you lift, tap, or move the phone sideways on a surface, or when a notification comes in, the screen goes into sleep mode and shows essential information:
· Time
· Date
· Notification icons that let you peek at messages
· Battery level
If you’re playing media, the media player also appears in sleep mode, so you can control what’s playing without fully waking the screen.

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Awake mode

Your wallpaper and screen are fully illuminated in awake mode. Your lock screen goes into awake mode when you:
· Touch a notification icon · Press the Power button
What you can do from the lock screen
In awake mode, you can:
· Make an emergency call. Swipe up from the bottom of the screen. · View and respond to notifications. Double touch one to open it. · Open quick settings. Swipe down from top of the screen for your top four settings and notifications,
then swipe again to see the rest.
· Start a voice command. Swipe up diagonally from either bottom corner. · Go into Lockdown. Temporarily turn off notifications and fingerprint unlocking.
You can customize your lock screen to add a message and control what content and features appear.

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If this is your first smartphone

Learn the basics

To get around your phone, here are the key concepts.

· You can choose how you move between apps and screens: gestures or

icons.

· In addition to tapping the screen to select items, you can use other gestures, such as pinch to zoom.

· The icons at the top of your home screen tell you important stuff at a glance, like your phone’s battery
level and network connection, and whether you’ve missed a call.
· Your phone and apps send you notifications for things like new messages, calendar events, and
upcoming alarms. You’ll find notifications in several places, and can do a lot with them. To learn about these common tasks, tap one below:
· Answer a call

· Make a call

· Set an alarm

· Turn the flashlight on/off

· Listen to music

Get apps

Your phone comes with many fun and useful apps, but you can really unlock its power by installing apps that suit your lifestyle. Go to Play Store to explore free and paid apps that help you be more productive, organized, informed, in touch, and entertained.
Protect your phone
You carry your phone around with you, and accidents happen; phones get lost sometimes. So set up some security and prevent heartache if you and your phone become separated.
Set up a screen lock. This is your first line of defense in keeping your sensitive information safe. Prefer numbers, shapes, words? Set up a PIN, pattern, or password required to unlock your phone. Learn how.
A screen lock doesn’t prevent you from immediately answering a call or accessing your camera.
Display your owner info. On your lock screen, you can discreetly display a “please return” message with some of your contact info so that, if your phone is lost, someone can return it to you. Learn how.
Enable lost phone features. For peace of mind, check out Find My Device, in case you ever need to remotely locate and lock or erase your phone.
Personalize your phone
While changing your wallpaper is probably your first customization, don’t stop there. Go to Settings > Personalize to customize colors, fonts, ringtones. And check out your other Settings where you can set your keyboard preferences, pair with devices, and much more. It’s a great way to learn many of your phone’s capabilities while customizing it to suit your needs.

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In most apps you can tap , , or your profile icon are available to you there, too.

for app-specific settings. Be sure to see what options

Manage cellular data
Understand your data usage. Keep an eye on your data usage and learn how to make the most of it. See which apps use large amounts of data and adjust their settings. If your phone is using too much data, you can also stop accounts from auto-syncing.
Use Wi-Fi to conserve cellular data. When you connect to a Wi-Fi network, your data will use that network connection instead of your carrier’s network, saving your cellular data for when you need it. Learn how to connect to Wi-Fi networks.

Useful to know
Find phone info. To find your phone number, device name, and other information, go to Settings > About phone.
Tell your phone what to do. Use your phone hands-free with voice commands. Tell it to navigate you, and listen to it speak the directions to you as you drive–it’ll even reroute you if you’ve gone off course. Tell it to set alarms, find information on the web, make calls.
Never miss a photo opportunity. Automatically open the camera right from your lock screen. Just twist your phone twice. You can automatically back up your photos and videos with your Google account or with other photo sharing apps available from Play Store.
Store your stuff. You have several storage options. Store apps and content on your phone. For more storage space, use an SD card for photos, videos, and music. You can open stored items in associated apps, like Photos to see your photos and videos. For even more storage space, plus the ability to access your media and files from any internet-connected device (phone, computer, tablet), use cloud storage. Your Google account includes free cloud storage on Drive, which has its own app and is also available from the
menu throughout other apps.
Wi-Fi hotspot. You can use your phone as a Wi-Fi hotspot to share your internet connection with your other devices that need internet access (for example, a laptop or tablet).
Reboot phone. In the unlikely event that your phone becomes unresponsive, frozen, shows a blank or black screen, or doesn’t respond to the Power button, you can reboot it. Press & hold the Power button for 7 – 10 seconds. The phone will restart normally.
Certain features, services, and applications are network or carrier dependent and may not be available in all areas.

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If you had an iPhone
Welcome to Android! Here are some differences between your old iPhone and your new phone.
Your assistant: You’ve retired Siri. Now, find info and get things done with Google Assistant. Just set up “OK, Google”. Then ask for info or help with everyday tasks.
Apps:
· Goodbye Apple App Store, hello Google Play Store. Play Store is now your default app store. Apps aren’t
compatible between iPhone and Android. However, many developers make iPhone and Android versions of their apps; if the app stores your data online, then you can switch with little effort. Just download the Android version from Play Store and log in.
· Continue listening to podcasts. There are lots of podcast apps on Play Store – search for “podcast” in
Play Store and download one of your choice.
· Install apps remotely. On a computer, visit play.google.com. Browse apps on the bigger screen and then
install them on your phone from your computer.
Your home screen: Your old phone defaulted to show all apps on your home screen. With your new phone, you can put shortcuts to your most important apps on your customizable home screen for easy access. This frees up room on your home screen for widgets, making your new home much more lively.
Privacy indicator: On Android, a green indicator means either your camera or mic are being used by an app. On iPhone, an orange indicator means the mic is being used and a green indicator means the camera is being used.
In the cloud: Your Google account is your key to cloud storage with Google. If you migrated your contacts to your phone, then you can see them from any device or computer by logging into Gmail. Your Google account includes apps like Calendar and Drive that let you work well with others. And it has apps that let you play too – access your photos, videos, music from any device when you log in with your Google account. Use YT Music to upload your iTunes library. For help signing in to your account, read Google’s support information.
File sharing: If you used AirDrop on your iPhone, now you’ll use Quick Share to easily share files or links with friends.

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About your Google account
Benefits of your account
When you set up your phone, you added a Google account. If you haven’t had a Google account before, this is more than just a password you set up for your phone. A Google account lets you organize and access your personal information and files from any computer or mobile device:
· Synchronize everything. Never lose your contacts. Associate them with your Google account if you
create contacts on your phone, and view them from Gmail on any computer or by signing into your Google account on any phone. Create emails or calendar events on your phone and view them on any computer. Access your browser bookmarks from any device.
· Store in the cloud. Upload your photos, videos, and music to the cloud; get to all of it without taking up
space on your phone.
· Keep your stuff secure. Your account password secures it all and lets you access it from anywhere.
Maintaining your account
Other than remembering your password, you don’t need to do much maintenance on your Google account just enjoy the benefits of your secure, synchronized information. However, you can:
· Control how frequently your phone syncs your information. · Review and manage the information Google collects from you, such as search and browsing history.
Learn about Google apps
Many Google apps, like Gmail, Chrome, Photos, and Maps are preloaded on your phone. To learn about and download additional Google apps, read Google’s help.
Can’t sign in to Google account
If you’re having problems signing in to your account, read Google’s support information.

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Status bar icons
About status icons
The status bar at the top of the home screen contains icons that help you monitor your phone.
· On the left, icons tell you about apps, such as new messages or downloads. If you don’t know what one
of these icons means, swipe the status bar down for details.
· On the right, icons tell you about your phone’s battery level and network connections.
A dot means there are more icons to view. Drag down from the top of the screen to see all icons.
What status icons mean
These are the icons from apps that came on your phone and the phone status icons.

Icon

Meaning

CALLS

Active call.

Missed call. Speakerphone on.

Microphone muted.

NETWORK
Connected to cellular/mobile network (full signal). Speed of your network connection is also shown. Possible speeds, from slowest to fastest, are 3G, H, H+, 4G, 5G. Available speeds depend on your carrier and your location.
Connected to different cellular/mobile network (roaming).
Data Saver is on, preventing apps from using background data.

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WiFi network within range. Connected to WiFi network. No SIM card. Location services are in use. Airplane mode on. CONNECTIVITY Trusted device connected. Your phone is a WiFi hotspot. Devices can connect to share your data connection. Wireless display or adaptor connected. Connected by USB cable. USB tethering enabled. NFC enabled. Only some versions of this phone, sold in certain countries, support this feature. SYNC AND UPDATES App updates are available for download from Play Store. Email and calendar sync in progress. Upload complete.

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Download complete. Google backup in progress. Google backup complete. SOUND Vibrate. DO NOT DISTURB Do Not Disturb is on. BATTERY Battery fully charged. Battery charging. Battery low. Overcharge protection is limiting battery to 80%. Phone is in Battery Saver mode. ALARM AND CALENDAR Alarm set. Upcoming calendar event.

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EMAIL AND MESSAGING New Gmail message.
New text message.
New voicemail. Important alert. OTHER ICONS Privacy indicator. An app is using your microphone or camera.
Animated GIF is available.
Screen recording in process.
Focus mode is on. Apps that you download might show other icons to alert you about their status. Certain features, services, and applications are network or carrier dependent and may not be available in all areas.

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Phone terms you should know

Airplane mode This mode allows you to use your phone’s non-wireless functions (music, games, etc.), while disabling its wireless radio functions that are banned on airplanes during flight.
app Software that you can download for added functionality, such as games, email apps, bar code scanners and more. Some apps are already on your phone, and more can be downloaded from your phone’s app store.
BluetoothTM A short-range wireless technology you can use to connect a device to other nearby Bluetooth-capable devices and accessories, such as headsets, speakers, printers, etc. Use Bluetooth to make handsfree calls on a headset or in your car, listen to music on wireless speakers, use a wireless mouse or keyboard, or print a document in another room. Set up Bluetooth.
cellular network or mobile network A network of radio-transmitting towers. You make calls on your phone using radio waves sent between the phone and the network towers. You also send data and access the Internet on this network. Carriers use different technologies to handle these radio transmissions (GSM, CDMA, Edge, 3G, 4G, LTE, HSPA, iDEN).
data Information sent or received from your phone other than calls and text messages. You may use data when you access the internet, check your email, play games, use apps and more. Background tasks, such as syncing or location services, may also use data.
data usage The amount of data your phone uploads or downloads over a network in a given period. Your phone uses your carrier’s cellular network or over a Wi-Fi network. Depending on your plan with your carrier, you may be charged additional fees when your data usage exceeds your plan’s monthly limits.
GPS Global Positioning System. A global satellite-based system for determining precise locations on Earth.With GPS, your phone becomes your navigator when you’re driving and your concierge when you’re looking for a nearby meal, movie, or cup of coffee.
mobile hotspot A device or app that lets you share your mobile data connection with multiple devices via WiFi. You can connect different devices to your hotspot, including notebooks, netbooks, MP3 players, cameras, Smartphones, and portable gaming systems. The number of devices that can connect at one time depends on your carrier and connection speed.
NFC Near-field communication. A wireless technology that transfers information between two compatible devices. Tap the devices together to share web addresses, contact info, apps, GPS locations and more.
notification An alert from your phone or an app on your phone. Your phone displays icons in the status bar to notify you of new messages, calendar events and alarms. Icons can also indicate ongoing status, such as connection to a WiFi network.
Play Store Google’s store where you can download apps, books, movies, and music. Choose from an assortment of free books or apps; purchase from an even larger selection.
SD card Secure Digital (SD) card. A small, high-capacity removable memory card used in small, portable devices such as mobile phones, tablets, and digital cameras.

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shortcut An icon you can add to your home screen that lets you quickly open an app. Create shortcuts for apps you use frequently.
SIM card Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card. A card that securely stores information your carrier uses to authenticate your phone on the cellular network.
software update An update to your phone’s operating system that typically includes new features and fixes reported problems. The update is wirelessly downloaded to your phone at no additional cost to you.
status bar Thin bar at the top of your home screen that displays the time and icons that tell you about your phone’s battery and network connections. Apps display icons in the status bar to alert you of events, such as new messages.
sync The process of sharing the same information across multiple devices and websites. Contacts, calendars and email are often synced through cloud services, so you can enter information on one device and access it through another.
widget An element you can add to your home screen that gives you quick access to information or frequent tasks. For example, widgets can provide weather updates, upcoming calendar events. Many are preinstalled on your phone. Apps you download may also include widgets.
WiFi A short-range wireless technology that provides a high-speed internet connection to wireless data devices. Many locations offer Wi-Fi connections, including airports, hotels, restaurants and more. Using a Wi-Fi connection instead of your cellular network can help reduce your cellular data usage. Some public Wi-Fi connections may not be secure. You should only connect to those you trust and use some form of internet security on your devices. Set up Wi-Fi.
Certain features, services, and applications are network or carrier dependent and may not be available in all areas.

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Learn gestures

You can use gestures on your screen to move between apps and choose or manipulate items. There are also gestures, which you can turn on/off, to perform everyday tasks like screenshots or turning on the flashlight.
Tap, drag, swipe, zoom

Gesture

Description

Tap

Press briefly with one finger and lift.

Result: Open something (app or email) or choose something (checkbox, icon).

Touch & hold

Press and wait before lifting one finger. Result: Select something (app icon, text on a page) and see possible actions. Try it: Touch & hold text on this page to see the copy feature.

Drag

Touch & hold an item and then, without lifting, slide your finger until you reach the target position.

Result: Move elements on the screen; for example, change a toggle from on .

to off

Try it: Drag an app shortcut from one spot on your home screen to another.

Swipe

Quickly move one finger across the screen, without pausing when you first touch (so you don’t drag instead).
Result: Switch between home screens or between tabs in an app. Or, move quickly through a list. You can swipe different directions (up, down, left/right) for different results. Learn more.
Try it: Open the Phone app and swipe left/right to switch between tabs. Or, swipe up from the bottom of this screen to go home.

Pinch out to zoom

Put two fingers on the screen and then drag them apart.
Result: Zoom in to see larger version of photos and maps. Or, open expandable notifications.
Try it: Open a photo and pinch out to zoom in on an area.

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Tip: If you have visual impairments, you can enable additional magnification gestures.
Pinch in to zoom Put two fingers on the screen, far apart, and then drag them together. Result: Zoom out to see smaller version of photos or maps. Or, close expandable notifications.
Use gestures with Power button
Press Lock and unlock the phone. You’ll enter your PIN, pattern or password to unlock. To turn off the phone, press the Power + Volume up buttons simultaneously. Press twice Open the camera. If this doesn’t work, check that the setting is turned on. Press & hold Start a voice command with Google Assistant. Tap Unlock with your fingerprint, if you’ve set up fingerprint security.

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Move between apps and screens
Choose how to get around
If you see the navigation bar at the bottom of the screen, or you see no icons at all, you are using Gesture navigation.

If you see

at the bottom of the screen, you are using 3-button navigation.

You can change how you move between apps and screens: Settings > Gestures > Navigation mode.

Use gesture navigation

Use these gestures to move between screens and apps if you chose Gesture navigation and you don’t see

the

icons at the bottom of your screen.

Action

Gesture to use

Switch between apps At the very bottom of the screen, swipe left or right.

See all recent apps

Drag up from the bottom, hold, then let go.

See all apps

Swipe up from the bottom of the home screen.

Go back

Swipe towards the middle from the left or right edge of any screen.

Go home

Swipe up from the bottom of any screen.

Open Google Assistant Swipe diagonally from either lower corner of the screen.

Tip: For even more gestures, turn on One-handed mode.
Use 3-button navigation
Use these icons to move between screens and apps if you chose 3-button navigation. takes you back one screen.

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returns you to the home screen from any app. lets you switch between recent apps.

Tip: For visual assistance, you can add to open the Accessibility Menu.

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Use quick settings
Open quick settings
Settings you adjust frequently, like Bluetooth, are “quick settings”, easy to get to from any screen. To see your first few quick settings, swipe down once from the top of your screen.

Swipe down again to:
· See all quick settings. You can swipe left for more. · Open the full list of settings available in the Settings app by tapping . · Turn your phone off .
Adjust quick settings
To adjust screen brightness, slide . To adjust other settings:
· Tap an icon to toggle the setting on/off. · Touch & hold an icon to adjust related settings.

Icon

Setting

Wi-Fi

Mobile data

Bluetooth

Do Not Disturb

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Auto-rotate Moto Unplugged Control compatible smart devices Wallet (This feature is not available in India.) Wi-Fi calling System update Dolby Atmos (You can add this to quick settings.) Flashlight Airplane mode Hotspot Quick Share GIF maker Alarm Battery Saver

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Screen Cast Screen Record Camera access Mic access Data Saver (Appears after you turn on Data Saver the first time.) Night Light Bedtime mode (Appears after you turn on Bedtime mode the first time.) NFC Scan QR code Family Space Security & privacy Color inversion (Appears after you turn on Color inversion the first time.) Extra dim (Appears after you turn on Extra dim the first time.)

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Open all settings
To open the full list of all settings:
· Open quick settings and tap . · Or, open the Settings app.

Tip: Search the Settings app to find what you need quickly. Just tap your search term.

at the top of the app and type

Customize quick settings
You can rearrange quick settings, putting your most used at the top. You can also add or remove them. 1. Open quick settings. 2. Tap .
3. Drag tiles to rearrange. Or swipe up to add new tiles. To return quick settings to its original state, tap > Reset.
Pin/unpin media player in quick settings
To let you quickly resume playback, the media player is pinned to its spot in quick settings. But, when it’s pinned, you can’t swipe it to close it. If you prefer to swipe the media player to close it and remove it from quick settings until you play something again: 1. Open quick settings, touch & hold the media player, and touch .
Or, go to Settings > Sound & vibration > Media. 2. Turn Pin media player off .
If you want to pin the media player to its spot in quick settings: 1. Open quick settings, touch & hold the media player, and touch .
Or, go to Settings > Sound & vibration > Media. 2. Turn Pin media player on .

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Turn screen off and on
Why your screen turns off automatically
· To save battery power, your screen turns off if you haven’t used it for some time. You can lengthen or
shorten the time before your screen automatically turns off. You can also use Attentive Display to keep your screen from turning off when you’re looking at it.
· When you bring the phone to your face to speak into it during calls, the screen turns off to prevent
accidental touches. When you pull the phone away from your face, the screen turns on so you can use it. (If the screen stays dark, follow these steps.)
Turn screen off and on manually
To turn the screen on:
· Press the Power button. If you’ve set up a screen lock, you need to unlock it. · Tap the screen. (If this doesn’t work, turn the gesture on.) · If you’ve added your fingerprint to the phone, touch the sensor to wake and unlock your phone. · Your screen automatically turns on when you have an incoming call.
To turn the screen off:
· Press the Power button. When you set down your phone, it’s good habit to do this. You prevent
accidental touches, save a bit of battery, and keep it secure with the screen lock.
· Tap your home screen twice. (If this doesn’t work, turn the gesture on.) · To keep your screen off and phone quiet when you don’t want interruptions, like at night, use Do Not
Disturb settings.

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Turn off phone
Swipe down from the top of the screen twice, then touch > Power off.
Or, use the buttons on the side of your phone. Press the Power + Volume up buttons simultaneously, then touch Power off.
Tip: You can adjust settings if you want to press & hold only the Power button (instead of Power and Volume up).

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Take screenshots
Take a screenshot
1. Do one of the following:
· Touch & hold three fingers on the screen. (If this doesn’t work, turn Three finger screenshot on.)

· Drag from the bottom of the screen and hold to see recent apps, then tap . · Press & hold Power + Volume Down simultaneously until the screen is captured.
2. To scroll and capture more content, tap . To stop scrolling before the end of the page, tap STOP or .
3. Do any of the following:
· To edit the screenshot, tap . · To share it, tap . · To analyze it with Google Lens, tap . · To delete it, tap . · For more time to review it before taking an action, tap the thumbnail to open the screenshot.
Edit screenshots
If you tapped after taking the screenshot, you have these options:

Icon

Meaning

Crop. To choose standard tap again.

, full screen

, circular

, or freeform

modes for cropping,

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Draw. To change color or thickness, tap again. Highlight. To change color or thickness, tap again. Insert a text box. Tap the icons to change the background and text color. Blur with mosaic effect. Swipe over the area to blur. Undo change. Redo change. Close without saving. Save. Delete. Share.
Find screenshots later
Open the Photos app and tap Library > Screenshots.

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Record your screen
You can record a video of your screen while you’re using it. You can choose to include your audio or a selfie video when recording.
Record screen
1. If you want the recording to show when you tap screen elements, turn Record touch points on. 2. To start recording:
· Open quick settings and tap . · If you’re playing a game and Gametime is on, tap > .
3. Tap Start to open the recorder and see a 3-second countdown before recording.
Tip: To adjust options before recording, tap the countdown timer to stop and make changes. Tap to restart.
4. Make your recording. While recording:
· To adjust recording options, tap and then tap . To restart recording, tap . · You can drag the recorder to reposition it. · You’ll see a timer on the recorder and in the status bar.
5. To stop recording:
· Tap on the recorder. · Or, swipe down from the top of the screen, then tap the red notification.
Adjust recording options
Sound You can mute or record your phone’s sound, and you can include your own narration. To adjust sound, tap the current setting and change it.

Icon

Meaning

Mute

Record your narration using the microphone

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Record only your phone’s sound

Record both your narration and your phone’s sound
Drawing To write on the screen, tap . To change pen colors, tap . Video To include a selfie video in the corner, tap . To turn the selfie video off, tap . Other options You can adjust more options, like frames per second or screen touches, in phone Settings. Learn more.
Find your recordings
To view a recording immediately after you capture it, swipe down from the top of the screen and tap the notification. To view any time, open the Photos, Files, or other media viewing app, and look for the Screen record folder.

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Create GIFs from video
You can make an animated GIF from a video on your screen.
Record a GIF
1. Open the video in the Photos, Files, or other media viewing app, and pause the video where you want to start the GIF.
2. Open quick settings and touch GIF maker. 3. Touch Start. 4. Adjust the GIF’s frame over the video:
· To reposition the frame, drag . · To change dimensions, drag the corners or sides. · To close, touch .
5. To start recording touch . You can capture up to 15 seconds. To stop recording before that, touch .
View your GIF
To view immediately, touch the notification. To view any time, open the Photos, Files, or other media viewing app, and look for the Screenshots folder.

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Turn flashlight on and off
To turn your flashlight on or off:
· Open quick settings and tap . · Or, make a chopping motion.
If the camera opens instead of turning on the flashlight, be sure to use a chop gesture, not a twist gesture. To control the chop gesture: 1. Go to Settings > Gestures.
Or, open the Moto app and tap > Gestures.
2. Tap Fast flashlight and turn it on or off.

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Scan QR codes
1. On your lock screen or in quick settings, tap .
2. Frame the code. If it isn’t automatically detected, move the camera closer or farther away. 3. When the code is detected, use options to open a website, copy/paste, or share the information.

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Record audio notes
Record a note
1. Open the Recorder app. 2. To start recording, tap . 3. If needed, tap to pause and to resume recording. 4. To stop recording, tap . 5. Add a title.
If you don’t add one, the recording title will be the timestamp (day and time). 6. Tap Save.
Or, to save it in a folder:
· Tap Add to folder and choose the folder. · To add a new folder, tap , give it a title and save it. Then, tap the folder > Add to folder.
Listen to recordings
You can listen to and share audio recordings in Recorder or other apps. To limit access to your recordings, you can restrict listening and sharing to only the Recorder app. 1. Open the Recorder app. 2. If you marked a recording as a favorite, tap > Favorites. 3. If you want to just play a recording, tap by it in the list. If needed, touch to pause.

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4. If you want more control of playback, tap the recording to open it in the full player. Then use icons as needed:

Icon

Action

Increase or decrease playback speed.

Drag to skip to a specific point in the recording.

Skip forward a few seconds.

Skip backward a few seconds.

Adjust looping.

Trim a recording
1. In the Recorder app, tap the recording. 2. Tap . 3. Drag the handles around the audio to save. 4. Tap Trim to cut away the audio outside the handles. 5. Tap Save, then choose Save as copy to retain the original audio file and the trimmed version, or tap
Save to save only the trimmed audio file.
Manage recordings
Add or remove favorites
Find recordings easily by adding them to your favorites: 1. Open the Recorder app. 2. Next to the recording, tap . 3. Tap to add it to favorites, or tap to remove it.
Rename, delete, share, or view details
1. Open the Recorder app.

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2. Next to the recording, tap . 3. Select options to rename, delete, or share the recording, or view file details.
Control whether other apps can play and share your recordings
1. In the Recorder app, tap > . 2. Tap Storage, then set access to your recordings:
· To restrict playing and sharing to only the Recorder app, select Audio Recorder only. · To permit playing and sharing of recordings with other apps, select Audio Recorder + other apps.
Change recording settings
To adjust settings for future recordings you make: 1. In the Recorder app, tap

. 2. Adjust settings as described below.
Adjust sound quality/file size
Tap Quality, then select High (better sound) or Low (smaller file size).
Change file format
1. Tap Recording format. 2. Select the file type for new recordings (m4a, wav, aac).
Allow/prevent notification sounds while recording
1. Tap Notification sounds. 2. Choose to allow or silence notifications.
Allow/prevent screen from turning off while recording
Turn Keep screen on while recording on or off .

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Control phone with your voice

Speak a command
Not all languages support voice commands. You can tell Google Assistant to call people, get directions, send messages, set alarms. Or, ask questions. 1. Get your assistant’s attention by doing any of these:
· Press & hold the Power button. If this doesn’t work, turn the gesture on. · For hands-free control, say “Hey Google” or “OK Google”, if you’ve taught it to recognize your
voice.
· Swipe up from the bottom left or right corner of your phone. Learn more. · Tap .
2. Ask a question or say a command. For example, you can say “What’s the weather today?” or “Set alarm for 7 AM tomorrow.”

Tip: To see a list of commands, say “Help”.
3. To silence Google Assistant when it’s talking to you, tap . Google Assistant will stop listening after a few seconds.
To learn about changing settings for Google Assistant, read Google’s help.

Teach Google Assistant to recognize your voice

1. Open the Google app, then tap your profile icon Voice Match.

Settings > Google Assistant > Hey Google &

2. Turn on Hey Google and follow the onscreen instructions to record your voice.

Fix an issue
If your phone isn’t recognizing “OK, Google” commands: 1. Is Battery Saver on?
If it’s on, you need to get your assistant’s attention by touch instead of voice, or turn off Battery Saver. If it’s off, then follow the remaining steps. 2. Open the Google app. 3. Tap your profile icon > Settings > Google Assistant.
4. Tap Hey Google & Voice Match. 5. Tap the option to retrain your voice model.

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Get directions to a location
Navigation and battery life
Navigation is one of the most power-intensive apps, so keep your phone plugged into a high-quality car charger, especially if you’re streaming music and/or using Bluetooth (also power-intensive features).
Use voice commands to get directions
1. Say your launch phrase. 2. Say “Navigate to [destination].”
Use Directions widget
1. Before you hit the road, add a Maps Directions widget to your home screen, and you’ll have directions to any destination you choose.
2. When you’re ready to roll, just touch the widget, and your phone will talk you through the directions.
Tip: Combine your Directions widgets into a folder on your home screen.
Get directions to home or work
Get directions from anywhere to your home or work addresses with one touch by setting up a task shortcut for the Maps app: 1. Touch & hold . 2. Drag to a blank space on your home screen. 3. If you haven’t set your home or work address yet in Maps, touch the shortcut and follow the onscreen
instructions to add it. When you’re ready to roll, just touch the shortcut, and your phone will talk you through the directions.

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Use clock and weather widget
Add widget to home screen
Put a clock on your home screen and get quick access to alarms, your calendar, and the weather.

1. Touch & hold the home screen. 2. Tap Widgets. 3. Under Moto Widget, touch & hold Adapt, then drag it to your home screen.
You can choose a style other than Adapt. Instructions that follow are specific to Adapt and don’t apply to other styles.
Customize its look and information
Change opacity and clock style 1. Touch & hold the widget, then, tap .
2. To change the opacity of the widget, move the slider. 3. To change the clock style, choose Digital or Analog. Widen to see more information You can widen the widget, to show more information on it. The time, date, and weather are always present. You can add:
· Alarms · Air quality · Battery · Daily steps from Fit
To change the widget: 1. Touch & hold the widget to show its frame, then drag a side to make it larger.

2. To show different information, tap , then tap a circle to select the information it shows.

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Set or delete alarms
1. Tap the time. 2. Adjust alarms:
· To add a new alarm, tap

and set the time and ringtone.

· To use an existing alarm, switch it on . Tap to view or edit its ringtone .

· To delete an alarm, tap , then tap .

3. To control general alarm settings, like alarm volume and snooze duration, tap > Settings.

When an alarm is set, shows in the status bar.

Manage weather forecasts
Display current conditions for your location or for a city you select.
Show temperature and conditions for current location
1. On the widget:
· Tap or . · Or, tap the current conditions icon or temperature, then tap .
2. Turn the current location on .

Tip: To switch between Fahrenheit and Celsius, tap Temperature unit.

Add location
1. On the widget:
· Tap or . · Or, tap the current conditions icon or temperature, then tap .
2. Tap . 3. Enter a city name or ZIP code, then tap . 4. Tap the city to add. 5. When you add a city, it is set to show on the widget. If you want a different city’s weather shown on the
widget, select the location .
Remove location
1. Tap the current conditions icon or temperature. 2. Tap . 3. Tap next to the city’s name.

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View forecasts

1. Tap the current conditions icon or temperature to open the forecast.

2. Then:

· To see more details on the weather provider’s website, tap an item on the forecast.

· To change the frequency of forecast updates, tap
duration.

Forecast update period, then select a

Control weather alert notifications
The widget sends notifications about weather conditions that need special attention. To turn notifications on or off: 1. Tap the current conditions icon or temperature. 2. Tap .
3. Turn Weather alert notifications on or off.

View your calendar
Tap the current date to open your calendar, where you can view or add events.

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Manage how you spend time on your phone
Understand your habits
1. Go to Settings > Digital Wellbeing & parental controls. 2. Review the chart to see:
· Time you spent using phone today · Which apps you’ve had on screen and for how long · How often you unlocked the phone today · How many notifications you’ve gotten
3. For more information, touch a label on the chart. For example, to see your screen time for the week, touch today’s usage time.
Limit daily screen time
For individual apps, you can set a timer that limits the amount you use the app daily.
Tip: To manage your child’s screen time, use parental controls.
To set an app timer: 1. Go to Settings > Digital Wellbeing & parental controls

Dashboard.
Or, Settings > Apps > Screen time. 2. Next to the app you want to limit, touch . 3. Set the total time that you can use the app per day. When you reach your time limit in an app:
· The app closes. · Its icon dims and no longer opens the app.
The app timer resets at midnight. To use the app before midnight, go back to the timer in Settings and extend its time or delete the timer.
Pause distracting apps to focus
Use Focus mode to pause selected apps for fewer distractions. 1. Go to Settings > Digital Wellbeing & parental controls > Focus mode. 2. Choose which apps you want to pause. 3. Do one of the following:
· To turn it on, touch Turn on now. · To have it turn on automatically, touch Set a schedule, then select days of the week and start/end
times.

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When Focus mode is on:
· You’ll see in the status bar. · You won’t be able to use the selected apps and won’t get notifications from them.

Tip: To add want it.

Focus mode to quick settings, open quick settings, touch , then drag the tile where you

To turn Focus mode off:
· Open quick settings and touch . · Or, on the notification, touch Turn off now. (To turn it off for a short period, touch Take a break.)
To remove the schedule: 1. Do one of the following:
· Open quick settings, then touch & hold . · Go to Settings > Digital Wellbeing & parental controls > Focus mode.
2. Next to Schedule, touch .

Tip: To mute sounds, stop vibration, and block notifications for all calls and notifications, use Do Not Disturb.

Make it easier to put your phone away at bedtime
You can schedule changes to get ready for sleep. 1. Go to Settings > Digital Wellbeing & parental controls > Bedtime mode. 2. Select when to turn on Bedtime mode. 3. Adjust start and end times if needed. 4. Touch Customize to set what your phone should do during this scheduled time:
· Silence your phone (turn on Do Not Disturb). · Use grayscale or dimmed color and light (touch Screen options at bedtime).
Use parental controls
You can:
· Control your child’s access to devices and apps · Control location settings and view the location of your child’s supervised device · Set daily usage limits, monitor app usage, and remotely lock supervised devices · Set filters and controls on what your child can browse, purchase, or download using Chrome, Google
Search, Play Store, and YouTube You’ll need to set up parental controls on your and your child’s devices. To set up parental controls on this phone:

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1. Go to Settings > Digital Wellbeing & parental controls. 2. Touch Set up parental controls. 3. Follow onscreen instructions to set up the phone for child or adult usage. 4. To set up parental controls on the other device, refer to the help for that device. To learn more, read Google’s help.

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Use onscreen keyboard

Open, close, rotate keyboard
To open the keyboard, just touch an area where you can enter text or numbers.
To close the keyboard so you can see other parts of the screen, tap .
For a larger keyboard, turn your phone horizontally. (If your screen doesn’t rotate, check your auto-rotate setting.) You can also resize the keyboard to give yourself extra space for more accurate typing.

Tip: If you installed multiple keyboards, you’ll see To switch to a different keyboard, touch .

next to the navigation buttons when you’re typing.

Type special characters
Touch & hold a key to see related special characters. For example:
· Touch & hold . to see other punctuation marks. · Touch & hold e to see é and 3.
Tip: To insert a period followed by a space, touch the spacebar twice quickly.
Capitalize letters
To type in ALL CAPS, touch twice, quickly, so you see . Touch it once more to turn ALL CAPS off. To change capitalization of a word you’ve already typed: 1. Select the word. 2. Touch until you see the capitalization you want: first letter only, ALL CAPS, or lowercase.
Use glide typing
You have two options for entering text: type one letter at a time (multi-touch typing) or slide your finger through all the letters in a word using one continuous motion (glide typing). Start typing either way and switch whenever you like. When you’re using glide typing, you can:
· Type a word. Drag your finger over the letters in the word. · Enter apostrophes in common words. Drag through the letters and the apostrophe is automatically
inserted.
· Add a space. There’s no need to use the space bar. Just lift your finger and start the next word.
You can disable glide typing.

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Get suggestions

Use suggestions to type faster. When you’re typing, you’ll see a list of suggested next words above the keys:
· Touch a word in the list to insert it in your text. · If you don’t like a suggested word, touch & hold it, then drag it to .
You can limit or turn suggestions off.
Spell check and auto correct
Misspelled words are automatically corrected as you type. To prevent that word from being auto-corrected again, add it to your dictionary by touching the word in the list of suggestions above the keys. If auto-correction is turned off, you can still check spelling: 1. After you’re done typing, review your text; misspelled words (and words not in your dictionary) are
underlined. 2. Touch an underlined word:
· If the word is spelled correctly, touch it in the suggestion bar. · If the word is misspelled, select the correct word in the suggestion bar or type the correction.
Type in multiple languages
If you have added multiple languages as a system language in your phone settings, keyboards and text suggestion are available for those languages:
· When using a keyboard language other than your primary system language, available keyboard
languages are shown on the spacebar.
· To toggle between languages, touch . · To see a list of available keyboards, touch & hold or the spacebar.
You can add keyboards for other languages.

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Cut, copy, paste text

You can select and copy text from web pages and messages. 1. To select text, touch & hold a word. 2. Touch Copy, Cut, Share, Select all or:

· Select more text. Drag the sliders

.

· Get information about selected text. Touch Web Search.

· Translate selected text. Touch Translate. (If you don’t see this option, install the Google Translate
app.) 3. To paste text, touch to insert at the cursor or select a block of text to replace. Then touch Paste.

Tips:
· In some apps, you need to double-tap a word to select it (instead of touching & holding it).
· When you use Copy, the text is copied to the clipboard in your phone’s memory, overwriting
previous text in the clipboard. If you want to save and manage everything you copy into the clipboard, search for “clipboard manager” in Play Store to select and download an app.

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Use voice typing
1. Touch a text field to show the onscreen keyboard. 2. Touch on the onscreen keyboard.
3. Say what you want to type:
· Speak naturally but clearly. There’s no need to shout or hold the phone close to your mouth. · To include punctuation, say “comma,” “period,” “question mark,” or “exclamation point.” · To pause or restart, touch . · To delete a word, touch .
You can also use your phone hands free by speaking voice commands.

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Fill in forms automatically
Don’t retype your personal information again and again. Save it securely, then with just one touch, fill in passwords, addresses, credit cards, and other information saved to your Google account.
To set it up:
1. Go to Settings > Security & privacy > More security & privacy > Autofill service from Google.
2. Tap categories to review and edit personal information, addresses, credit cards, and passwords.

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Personalize with your style
Find Personalize settings
Quickly get to personalization settings – wallpapers, themes, fonts, and more:
· Touch & hold a blank space on your home screen, then tap Personalize. · Go to Settings > Personalize. · Open the Moto app, then tap > Personalize.
Change how your phone looks
A theme is a unique combination of colors, icon shape, font, and wallpaper. Apply themes to easily change the entire appearance of your phone. You can choose from existing themes or create your own. You can change individual settings for your phone’s appearance, which layer on top of your selected theme.
Use a theme
1. Go to Settings > Personalize > Themes. 2. To use an existing theme, browse and select the one you want. 3. To create your own theme:
a. Tap .
b. Name your theme. c. Select the Wallpaper, Font, Color, Icon shape. d. Tap Save. e. To use it, select it from the existing themes.
Make individual changes
If you like the way your wallpaper, font, color, and icon shape look together, create a new theme for the combination instead of changing the individual settings. That way, you can easily go back to the combination later. You can change these Personalize settings:
· Wallpaper: Choose an image to see on your home screen or lock screen. · Font: Select a character style to see throughout your phone. · Color: Choose complementary colors, based on your wallpaper, for icons and backgrounds. To see
(most) icons in a complementary monochromatic color scheme, turn Themed icons on .
· Icon shape: Choose a different shape. · Display size and text: Make just text bigger or smaller, or make everything bigger or smaller. You can
also bold all text. Or use high contrast text. Learn more.
· Layout: Choose how many rows and columns of app icons you want to see on your home screen. To
simplify your screen, choose fewer.

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· Dark mode: Temporarily switch your screen to a dark background to give your eyes and battery a
break. This is called Dark theme in quick settings. Learn more.

Change how your phone sounds
Quickly change the default sounds for calls, notifications, and alarms.

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Change wallpaper
You can change the background image on your home screen or lock screen.

Set the wallpaper
1. Touch & hold a blank area on your home screen, then tap

Wallpapers.

2. Do one of the following:
· To set a single wallpaper, select a photo or wallpaper. · To use an animated background, select a dynamic wallpaper. Many dynamic wallpapers include
settings. Look for or to set options.

· If you select a wallpaper from a category (such as landscapes), you can see a different image every
day. Open the category and touch .

3. Tap or Set wallpaper.

4. Select whether you want to use the wallpaper on your home screen, lock screen, or both.
If your photo is too large Open the photo and take a screenshot of it. Then edit the screenshot as needed and set it as the wallpaper.
If you selected a dynamic or interactive wallpaper

If your battery is low, temporarily change wallpaper to a static image to save power.

Create a stylized wallpaper
You can stylize your photos with AI visual effects and use them as wallpaper.

1. Touch & hold hold a blank area on your home screen, then touch Wallpapers > Stylize. 2. Select an image. 3. Select a style to apply to the image. 4. Touch Set wallpaper, then follow onscreen instructions to apply it.

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Customize your Favorites tray
The Favorites tray at the bottom of your home screen gives you quick access to your most-used apps. You can customize the shortcuts in this tray.

Change app shortcuts manually
1. Touch & hold one of the app shortcuts, then drag it up and drop it on Remove. 2. Swipe up from the bottom of the home screen to open your app list. 3. Touch & hold the app you want. When the new shortcut appears, drag it to the empty spot in your tray.
Tip: You can also use folders in your Favorites tray.
Change app shortcuts automatically, based on usage
To have your phone automatically update these shortcuts with apps you use most often: 1. Touch & hold a blank space on your home screen. 2. Tap Home settings

Home screen style. 3. Next to App tray, tap . 4. Turn Suggestions on Home screen on .
Fix an issue
If the apps in your Favorites tray are being replaced by apps you haven’t selected and you don’t want them to change, try these troubleshooting steps.

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Use widgets, shortcuts, or folders
Add widgets
Widgets stream information, giving some of an app’s functionality without opening the app. For example, the Calendar widget shows your daily agenda and gives you one-touch access to your full calendar.
Add a widget
1. Touch & hold the home screen. 2. Tap Widgets.
Widgets are listed under their related apps. 3. Touch & hold a widget to add it.
Adjust widget’s size
You can make some widgets larger to view more content: 1. Touch & hold the widget until it’s highlighted. 2. Release it to see an outline. 3. Drag a corner or side to resize.
Add shortcuts
On your home screen, you can add shortcuts to apps, so you don’t have to open the tray and sort through all of your apps, shortcuts to common tasks, and shortcuts to open specific web pages.
Add app shortcuts
1. Swipe up from the bottom of the home screen to open your app tray. 2. Touch & hold the app you want. 3. Drag the app to an empty spot on your home screen. Or, drag it to the edge of the screen and drop it
onto a new home screen.
Add task shortcuts
Many apps include shortcuts to common tasks, so you don’t have to open and navigate the app. 1. Touch & hold an app icon to see available task shortcuts. 2. Do one of the following:
· To perform the task, tap it. · To create a shortcut for that task, drag to an empty space on your homescreen.
Here are examples of task shortcuts for various apps. Not all apps include task shortcuts.

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Gmail

· Compose new email · Open to specific account

Maps

· Navigate to Work · Navigate to Home

YouTube · · ·

Search Subscriptions Explore

Chrome · New incognito tab · New tab

Calendar · · ·

New reminder New event New task

Messages · ·

Open most recent conversation New conversation

Clock

· Start screen saver · Start stopwatch · Create new timer · Create new alarm

Settings · Bluetooth · Battery · Data usage · Wi-Fi

Add web page shortcuts
1. Open the Chrome app. 2. Navigate to the web page.

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3. Tap > Add to Home screen. 4. Edit the name if desired. 5. Tap Add. 6. Do one of the following:
· Touch & hold the icon to drag it where you want on the home screen. · Tap Add to Home screen.
Add folders
Folders organize your shortcuts. You can create folders on your home screen or in your app tray.
Home screen folders
To create a folder on your home screen: 1. Touch & hold an app shortcut on your home screen. 2. Drag it onto another to group them together, then release when you see a frame around them.

3. To name the folder, tap to open it, then tap Edit Name and type a new name. To add apps to the folder: 1. Touch & hold the app’s icon. 2. Drag it onto the folder. To remove apps from the folder: 1. Open the home screen folder. 2. Drag the app’s icon onto the home screen, or drag it up and drop it on Remove.
App tray folders
To create a folder in your app tray: 1. Open the app tray. 2. Tap > Create folder.
3. Type the folder’s name. 4. Tap app icons to select what to put in the folder. 5. Tap Done. To change apps in the folder: 1. Touch & hold the folder. 2. Tap Edit. 3. Tap app icons to add or remove them. To add one app to the folder:

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1. Touch & hold the app’s icon. 2. Tap .
3. Select the folder. To remove one app from the folder: 1. Open the folder. 2. Touch & hold the app’s icon. 3. Tap .

Remove widgets, shortcuts, or folders
To remove items from your home screen: 1. Touch & hold it until it vibrates. 2. Drag it to Remove.
For app tray folders, tap Delete.
App icons on the home screen are shortcuts to installed apps found in the app tray. Removing an app shortcut from the home screen doesn’t uninstall the app. Learn how to uninstall apps. To select a totally new user interface for your home screen, download a different launcher.

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Arrange apps and control icon’s look
Choose where to find apps: app tray or home screen
The app tray holds all of your installed apps. Swipe up from the bottom of the home screen to open the tray. This simplifies your home screen, showing only apps you choose to add as shortcuts. To see all apps on your home screen instead, you can remove the app tray. You can switch at any time. 1. Touch & hold a blank space on your home screen. 2. Tap Home settings > Home screen style and then:
· To see all apps on your home screen, tap Open. · To see all apps in the app tray, tap App tray.
3. Tap to see more customizations, described below.
If you’re using the app tray
You can make these customizations in Home settings:
· Turn on/off suggested apps at the top of the list and bottom of the home screen. · If you don’t want the app’s icon added to your home screen when you install a new app, turn Add app
icons to Home screen off . The icon is only added to the app tray.
If you’re using Open to put all apps on the home screen
You can customize how app icons are arranged:
· To be able to position icons anywhere on the home screen, tap Free arrangements. · To have icons move automatically to fill empty spaces, tap Auto fill.
Adjust icon size and names
You can make the app icons on your home screen and in the app tray larger or smaller. You can also remove or expand the names below the icon. 1. Touch & hold a blank space on your home screen. 2. Tap Home settings. 3. Adjust settings:
· To make the icons smaller or larger, tap Icon size and move the slider to choose a size. · To remove the names below the icons, tap App label > Don’t show. · To restore the names below the icons, tap App label > 2 rows (full names) or 1 row (short names).

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Show or hide notification dots
You can control whether app icons show dots to alert you about unread notifications.

1. Touch & hold a blank space on your home screen. 2. Tap Home settings.

3. Tap Notification dot on app icon. 4. Turn Notification dot on app icon on

or off .

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Allow or prevent home screen rotation
In quick settings, when you turn on Auto-rotate, app screens will rotate to match the orientation when you turn your phone. If you want, you can keep your home screen from rotating while other apps autorotate:
1. Touch & hold a blank space on your home screen.
2. Tap Home settings.
3. Turn Allow Home screen rotation on or off .

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Remove Google feed
When you swipe to the farthest-left home screen, you’ll see the Google news feed. To remove it: 1. Touch & hold a blank space on your home screen. 2. Tap Home settings.
3. Tap Swipe Access > Nothing. To add the feed back again, change Swipe Access to Google feed.

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Remake your home screen with launchers
About launchers
A launcher app is what makes your home screen look the way it does and controls how you organize and interact with your apps. The launcher that came with your phone puts the Google search widget and a clock widget on the home screen. See what that home screen looks like and how you can customize it. To totally change the look and feel of your home screen, you’ll need to download a new launcher and update your settings to use it. Launchers often come with new wallpapers, gestures to interact with your phone, and customizable elements for your home screen. You can always go back to the original launcher and home screen.
Get different launcher
1. Search for “launcher” in Play Store. 2. Read through the choices and download the one (or more) that you want. 3. To start using it, open the app or follow the onscreen instructions after downloading it.
Switch between launchers
1. Go to Settings > Apps. 2. Tap Default apps > Home app. 3. Select the launcher you want to use.
To switch back to the standard home screen, select Moto App Launcher. 4. If the launcher has adjustable settings, tap to change them.
Delete launchers
You can only delete launchers that you installed. Touch & hold the launcher’s app icon, then tap > Uninstall.

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Use a screen saver
Set up screen saver
While your phone is idle on a dock or charger, turn it into a desk clock, a photo frame to show off your pics, or more. 1. Go to Settings > Display. 2. Tap Screen saver. 3. Do any of the following:
· To change screen savers, select one. To set options for that screen saver, tap Customize. · To preview your selection, tap Preview. Tap the screen anywhere (unlock if necessary) to return to
settings.
· To adjust when the screen saver starts (while docked, charging, or either), tap When to start.
Start screen saver
The screen saver automatically starts when you connect your phone to a dock or charger and the screen turns off. To exit the screen saver and return to your home or lock screen:
· Press the Power button. · Or, if you’re using fingerprint security, touch the sensor.
To manually start your screen saver any time, go to Settings > Display > Screen saver and turn Use screen saver on .
Turn off screen saver
To prevent the screen saver from starting automatically: 1. Go to Settings > Display. 2. Tap Screen saver. 3. Turn Use screen saver off .
Add screen savers
Search for “Screen saver” in Play Store for apps that give you more. After you install an app, you can select the new ones in Settings > Display > Screen saver.

Use apps

Open, close, switch apps
Open and close apps
To open an app, tap its icon on the home screen, or swipe up from the bottom of your home screen to open the app tray, then tap the app. To leave an app and go to your home screen, just swipe up from the bottom of the screen. You don’t need to close apps. Android manages the memory and battery that apps use, so you don’t need to worry about leaving apps open. To close one app, drag up from the bottom of the screen, hold, then let go. In your recent apps, swipe up on the app. To close all apps, drag up from the bottom of the screen, hold, then let go. In your recent apps, swipe right until you see the start of the list, then tap Clear all. (You can prevent certain apps from being cleared.)
Open app in freeform window
Swipe in from the edge of the phone for a menu of your favorite apps. (If you don’t see the sidebar, turn it on.)

To open an app, swipe in from the edge of your phone where you see a translucent bar to open a menu of apps, then tap one to open it in a floating, freeform window. To move the freeform app, touch & hold at the top, then drag. To resize the freeform app, drag a bottom corner diagonally:
· Drag all the way down to open to full screen. · Drag all the way up for a floating, movable icon you can tap to reopen the app.
To close the app, tap in the upper corner.
To customize the sidebar, tap . You can add or remove apps and reorder them.
Switch between open apps
1. To switch between recently used apps, swipe left or right at the bottom of the screen. To see your list of recent apps, drag up from the bottom of the screen, hold, then let go.

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2. In the list of recent apps:
· To see more apps, swipe left or right. · To switch to an app, tap it in the list. · To choose between opening the app in freeform or full screen, touch & hold its icon.
Tip: Use two apps at once with split screen.

Clear recent apps
You can clear all apps from your list of recent apps. Or, you can prevent an app from being cleared from your recent apps when you tap Clear all to close all apps. To remove all apps from the list: 1. Drag up from the bottom of the screen, hold, then let go to see your list of recent apps. 2. Tap Clear all. To lock an app in the list: 1. Drag up from the bottom of the screen, hold, then let go. 2. On the app you want to keep in the list, tap .
To unlock the app so it’s removed when you tap Clear all: 1. Drag up from the bottom of the screen, hold, then let go. 2. On the app, tap .

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See two apps at the same time
Depending on the app, you can sometimes use more than one app at once. You can also watch a video in a small window while you do other things.

Use two apps at once (freeform)
You can open a second app in a small, freeform window, using the sidebar at the edge of your screen.

Use two apps at once (split screen)

Split the screen
1. Open the first app. 2. Drag up from the bottom of the home screen, hold, then release. 3. In the list of recent apps, tap the app’s icon at the top of the preview to see

and .

Be sure to tap the app’s icon instead of the screen preview, which opens the app. 4. Tap Split top.

5. Select the second app to use.

Use gesture to split the screen

If you’re using 3-button navigation

, you can use a gesture to split the screen.

To set it up: 1. Go to Settings > Gestures.
Or, open the Moto app and tap

Gestures.

2. Tap Swipe to split and turn it on .

To use it: 1. In the first app you want to view in split screen, swipe once back and forth across the screen. 2. Select the second app to use.

Exit split screen view
Drag the divider line all the way up or down.

See one app while using another (Picture-in-picture)
With some apps, you can watch video in a small, movable frame while you do other things. Use it when navigating with Google Maps, too.
1. When you’re playing a video or navigating with Maps, go to the home screen or app you want to use.
The video (or navigation) shrinks.

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2. You can drag the video (or navigation) anywhere on the screen.
· To make the frame larger, tap it twice. · To return it to full size, tap it once, then tap . · To close it, drag it to the bottom of the screen. Or, tap it, then tap .
Turn off Picture-in-picture for an app
1. Go to Settings > Apps. 2. Tap Special app access > Picture-in-picture. 3. Tap the app. 4. Turn Allow picture-in-picture off .

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View notifications
Find your notifications
Apps send you notifications to let you know about new messages, calendar events, and alarms. You can check your notifications from a few places:
· They appear on your lock screen. · You see them when you swipe the status bar down on any screen.

If you get multiple notifications from an app, they’ll be grouped together. You can swipe down to view more details.
Some important notifications will pop up over your current app so you can take action. For example, if you get a call while you’re watching a video, a notification will appear so you can answer or ignore the call.
If an app icon has a notification dot, you can touch & hold it to see the most recent notification:

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Use notifications on your lock screen

Check for notifications If you haven’t seen activity for a while, lift, tap, or move the phone sideways.
Peek at contents Tap an icon to preview the notification.
Change how these notifications look or work For more privacy, you can hide sleep mode notification content and show only icons, or hide all notifications in sleep mode. Learn how to change these Settings.
If you touched your phone to wake it but haven’t unlocked it yet, you can do more than just peek at notifications. You can respond, open apps, and dismiss notifications.

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Use notifications when phone is unlocked or on awake lock screen

To see your notifications when your phone is unlocked, swipe the status bar down on any screen.

Respond from a notification

Many notifications include actions at the bottom that let you complete common tasks without opening the full app. If you have several notifications, these actions are hidden. When you see , tap it to reveal actions
like Reply, Archive, and more.

If you’re on the lock screen and Safe reply is on, unlock your phone to continue the action.

Open the app that sent the notification

From the status bar:

· Swipe down from the top of the screen and tap the notification to open its app.

· Instead of opening apps in full screen from notifications, you can set them to open in freeform windows
for multi-tasking. Learn more.

From the awake lock screen:

Tap the notification twice and enter your PIN, pattern, or password to unlock your screen and open the app.

Snooze a notification

Tap . Then tap snoozing.

and select a duration to snooze notifications. To snooze notifications, first turn on

Dismiss a notification

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Swipe it sideways. Some notifications, like voicemails, require an action and cannot be dismissed. Dismiss all notifications Swipe to the end of your notifications and tap Clear all.
Control how and when apps send notifications
Use Do Not Disturb to silence all notifications when you don’t want interruptions. Touch & hold a notification to customize that app’s notifications. Then you can:
· Stop all notifications from that app. · Change the app’s notifications to be Silent instead of Default.

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About preloaded apps
Sometimes, related apps (like apps from Google or from your carrier) are grouped into a folder.
Apps that came with your phone
The following apps may be preloaded on your phone. Don’t want some? Delete or disable them. Need other apps? You can download free and paid apps.

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App Assistant

Description Use your voice to control your phone.

Calculator

Make some quick calculations.

Calendar

Keep track of your upcoming events, get automatic reminders on your phone, and coordinate with others by sharing calendars.

Camera

Capture photos or videos. To learn more, read the Camera app’s help.

Chrome

Browse the web. Access your browser bookmarks from any device, and sync tabs with your computer or Android devices.

Clock

Set alarms. Use a timer or stopwatch.

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Contacts

Organize and connect with your contacts. Assign ringtones to people.

Dolby Atmos

Optimize and adjust audio for your phone’s speaker and any connected listening device.

Drive

Store and synchronize your files on Google’s cloud, then access them anywhere you have an internet connection. Create and share spreadsheets, documents, and presentations. Scan documents and share or print them.

Facebook

Connect with friends, family, and communities. Share updates and media. Find information on events, entertainment, and businesses.

Family Space

Create a space on your phone where family can play safely, without disrupting your settings and privacy. To learn more, open the app and tap

Help or > Help.

Files

Browse and manage files and folders stored on your device or SD card.

FM Radio

Listen to FM radio stations. Not available in France or Italy. (Get the app in Play Store if not preloaded.) To learn more, open the app and tap > Help.

Games

Find tools & settings to help you focus on gaming.

Gmail

Compose, send, view, or search your email from your phone or computer.

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Search the web, see your updates, and adjust Google settings, including privacy.

Google One

Get expanded storage, Google support, and other member benefits with a paid subscription.

Google TV

Get movies and TV shows for instant viewing from Play Store. (Not available in all countries.)

Home

Set up and control your Google Home and Chromecast devices, and other home products like lights, cameras, and thermostats.

Interactive wallpapers

Provides access to Motorola’s interactive wallpapers, hosted on the cloud so they don’t take up space on your phone until you download them.

LinkedIn

Connect and stay in touch with your professional relationships.

Maps

Find your destination, explore locations.

Meet

Make video call with your friends across Android and iOS.

Messages

Send and receive text messages.

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Customize your phone’s look, sound, and how you interact with it using gestures.

Moto Secure

Manage network security, control app permissions, and create a secret folder for your most sensitive apps.

Moto Unplugged

Create a focused space by limiting apps and interruptions.

Phone

Make calls.

Photos

Manage photos and upload them automatically to your private album.

Play Store

Get apps for your phone, as well as books, magazines, music, and movies and access them from your computer or any Android device.

Recorder

Record voice memos and review call recordings.

Settings

Customize your phone settings.

YouTube

Find, view, and upload videos to the web.

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YT Music

Stream your favorite albums, singles, and live performances, and get recommendations for new music.

Get help using an app
1. Open the app. 2. Tap or .
3. Look for Help or Settings > Help.

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About the Moto app
The Moto app groups together features and settings that help you customize the way your phone looks, sounds, and behaves. Several of these features are available only on Motorola phones. In the Moto app, touch to access these features and settings: Personalize Change your phone’s layout, fonts, icon shapes, themes, and wallpapers. Gestures Control your phone with simple motions, like using a chopping motion to turn on the flashlight. Moto Secure Manage network security, control app permissions, and create a secret folder for your most sensitive apps. Tips Learn more about your phone with a guided tour and demos of favorite features. Display Control what shows on your lock screen. Keep your screen on when you’re looking at it (Attentive Display). Play Adjust display and sound features for immersive, refined, and uninterrupted entertainment experiences. (Gametime and Dolby Atmos)
Turn gestures on/off
Perform everyday tasks with quick motions. You turn each gesture on/off independently. Tap “Learn more” links to learn how to use and turn gestures on/off.
Double-tap the back of your phone to open a selected app. Learn more.
Swipe in from the edge of your phone for a pop-up menu of your favorite apps. Learn more.
Twist your wrist twice quickly to open the camera from any screen. Learn more.
Make a chopping motion to turn the flashlight on or off. Learn more.
Use three fingers to take a screenshot. Learn more.

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Unlock by lifting your phone and looking at it. Learn more. Set your phone face down on a surface to start Do Not Disturb mode. Learn more. Pick up your ringing phone to silence it and switch to vibrate. Learn more. Swipe back and forth to use split screen. Learn more.

Get help with other features and settings
For information about other features or settings on your phone:
· To search Help, at the top of this screen, touch and type keywords. · To browse the entire Help menu (table of contents), at the top of this help screen, touch your phone’s
model.

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Focus on gaming

Find your games and gaming tools in one place
Open the Games app and then:
· To play a game, tap . · If you don’t have any games yet, tap Download games and choose one from Play Store. · To adjust display settings, prevent interruptions, and turn off gestures during games, tap . · To see moments you captured during games, tap . · To turn Gametime on or off for a game, tap .

Open sidebar
Use the sidebar to quickly adjust settings during a game. To open it, you can either:
· Touch .

· Swipe right.

· Swipe right but don’t show . This gives maximum space for and interferes least with gaming.

To change between tap or swipe for opening the sidebar: 1. Open the Games app.

2. Tap > Sidebar access

3. Do one of the following:
· To tap , select Tap the icon.

· To swipe right, select Swipe right from the edge.

· To swipe without showing , select Swipe right from the edge, then tap
visual hint off .

and turn Show

To reposition , just drag it to the top, middle, bottom, or opposite side of the screen.

To reposition :

1. Swipe it right. 2. Tap > Sidebar access.

3. Tap next to Swipe right from the edge.

4. Select top, middle, or bottom third of screen.

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If you don’t want to use the sidebar, you can remove it. Open the sidebar and tap Hide the sidebar.

Sidebar access >

Turn off calls and notifications
From sidebar 1. During a game, open the sidebar. 2. Tap to block calls and to block notifications. 3. When Block calls is on , calls from starred contacts are allowed as exceptions. To block starred
contacts as well, or to permit calls from certain contacts, tap > Caller exceptions.
From Games app 1. Open the Games app. 2. Tap . 3. Turn Block notifications and Block calls on or off . 4. When Block calls is on , calls from starred contacts are allowed as exceptions. To block starred
contacts as well, or to permit calls from certain contacts, tap Caller exceptions.

Turn off gestures that conflict with game controls
Some gestures may conflict with game controls. You can turn them off while you’re playing games. 1. During a game, open the sidebar and tap .
2. Tap Block Gestures and turn on the gestures you want to block.

Adjust display settings
1. During a game, open the sidebar. 2. To change performance mode, tap Standard , High performance , or Battery saver . 3. To improve latency when you’re connected to Wi-Fi, tap to turn Wi-Fi Latency on . 4. Tap and adjust settings:
· To improve display, adjust Display refresh rate. · To keep brightness at a fixed level while gaming, turn Disable adaptive brightness on . · To hide labels below sidebar icons, turn Show labels off .

Tip: For the smoothest motion, be sure the display refresh rate is set to the highest rate.

Use other apps while you play
You can add up to two shortcuts in the sidebar for quick access. When you open the app during a game, it appears in a small, freeform window that you can reposition on the game screen.

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To add apps: 1. Be sure the app you want is installed. If it isn’t, download it from Play Store. 2. During a game, open the sidebar and tap > .

3. Select the apps to add. To use the apps: 1. During a game, open the sidebar and tap

, then select the app.

2. Drag the app window where you want it.
3. Use available app features as you normally do. Certain app features may not be available in freeform mode.

Record or take screenshot during game
1. During a game, open the sidebar. 2. To record your screen, tap . Learn more.
To take a screenshot, tap . 3. To share it, tap .

Allow game play over mobile data
To save mobile data, Gametime prevents games from using mobile data when Wi-Fi is available. But you can change settings and allow games to use mobile data.

1. Open the Games app.
   2. Tap .
   3. Turn Use mobile data on or off .

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Install or update apps

Get apps
You can download more apps, in addition to the apps preloaded on your phone. If the app will contain important information (like banking apps), you can install it directly into your secure folder. Otherwise, just put it with your other apps.
Get apps from Google Play Store
1. Open the Play Store app.
2. Browse by category or search. 3. Tap an item to see a description, read reviews, and download it.

Tip: To prevent accidental or unwanted purchases, tap your profile icon > Require authentication for purchases.

Settings > Authentication

Restore Play Store apps
If you uninstalled an app you got from Play Store, you can reinstall it anytime. Have apps you use infrequently, such as a flight tracker? Delete them and easily reinstall when needed.
1. Open the Play Store app.

2. Tap your profile icon > Manage apps & device > Manage.

3. Tap Installed and change to Not installed. 4. Check the box for each app to re-install, then tap .

5. If you have multiple Google accounts, tap your profile icon and next to your account tap the other account and repeat the process to restore apps downloaded in that account.

. Select

Get apps from other sources
Before downloading, do some research: check the app’s rating and read lots of comments. To download apps: 1. Open the Chrome app and go to the appropriate site to download the app.
If you see a warning, tap OK to continue.
You’ll see in the status bar when the download completes.
2. Tap the download notification to install the app. Or, open the Files app to install it later. 3. When installing the app, be sure to review what information the app will access. If you don’t want the
app to access this information, cancel the installation. For example, if you’re installing an app that makes a shopping list, the app should not require access to your contacts.

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Stop adding icons automatically
If you don’t want the app’s icon added to your home screen when you install an app: 1. Touch & hold a blank space on your home screen. 2. Tap Home settings > Home screen style > App tray .
3. Turn Add app icons to Home screen off .

Update apps

Updating your apps gives you the latest features and improves security and stability. For best performance, apps are set to update automatically. If an app changes the information it wants to access on your phone, you’ll get a notification to update the app manually and will be required to review and accept the new permissions.
Update Play Store apps manually
1. Open the Play Store app.
2. Tap your profile icon > Manage apps & device.
3. Under Updates available:
· Tap Update all. · Or, to update a specific app, tap See details, then tap Update by its name.
To read the summary of what changed, tap the app name before you update it.
Update Play Store apps automatically
To control when your apps are automatically updated: 1. Open the Play Store app.
2. Tap your profile icon > Settings.
3. Tap Network preferences > Auto-update apps. 4. Choose whether apps should:
· Auto-update over any network · Auto-update only over Wi-Fi – save data charges on your cellular plan

If you can’t update apps
If you see apps waiting to update that are stuck in “Pending” status, update the 1. On the “Pending downloads” screen, cancel all downloads. 2. Swipe to Chrome and tap Update. 3. After Chrome has updated, touch .
Apps will now update normally.

Chrome app first.

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Turn off Play Store auto-updates
For best security and performance, keep apps set to update automatically.
Stop a specific app from updating automatically
1. Open the Play Store app. 2. Tap your profile icon > Manage apps & device. 3. Tap Manage, then tap the app’s name. 4. Tap and turn off Enable auto update.
Stop all apps from updating automatically
1. Open the Play Store app. 2. Tap your profile icon > Settings. 3. Tap Network preferences > Auto-update apps > Don’t auto-update apps.

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Manage app permissions
What are permissions?
If an app wants to use specific features and personal information on your phone, it must ask for your permission. You can manage permissions at any time to allow, deny, or modify them.
Features you’ll be asked about
If an app wants to access (use, view, change) these features, it must ask you for permission:
· Hardware and system settings, such as access to your camera, microphone, location, contacts, calendar,
storage, and sensors
· Network settings, such as permission to access the internet, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth · Personal information and accounts, including access to your personal data, accounts, authentication
services (for example, email addresses, phone numbers, social media accounts, and more)
· The ability to modify phone settings and perform actions (such as sending notifications or controlling
hardware components)
Should you allow or deny access?
Before you give an app permission, it’s important to review what the app’s asking for. Make sure you’re okay with what the app wants to do before you say yes. Android apps can still work even if you don’t give them all the permissions they ask for. For instance, an app might not need to know your location or see your contacts to do its thing. But, if you do allow it access, the app might work even better. It’s a trade-off. On the one hand, you can limit what info the app knows. On the other hand, you might miss out on cool features.
Respond to app permission requests
You’ll see permissions screens:
· The first time you open an app · The first time you use a specific feature, if that feature requires access · When an app updates and needs different permissions · When you restart an app you previously denied permissions
If the screen pops up over another app, tap to allow full access, partial access, or to deny the app access. If the screen takes you into Settings and flashes a setting: 1. Tap the flashing item. 2. Turn the permission on to accept (or off to deny it). 3. Tap or swipe to go back to the previous screen.

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See/change permissions
Review by feature
The first time you use an app, and sometimes when you install or update it, you are asked to grant the app permission to access certain data and phone features. You can adjust these permissions any time. To adjust permissions by feature: 1. Go to Settings > Security & privacy > Privacy. 2. Tap Permission manager. 3. Tap a feature to see which apps have permission to use it. 4. Turn that permission on or off for each app as needed.
Review by app
To adjust permissions by app: 1. Touch & hold the app icon, then tap . 2. Tap Permissions. 3. Turn each permission on or off as needed.
Tip: To see how the app uses each permission, tap > All permissions.

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Delete or disable apps
Disable apps provided with phone
You can’t remove preloaded apps from your phone, but you can disable and hide apps that you don’t need. 1. Go to Settings > Apps. 2. Tap All apps > app you want to disable. 3. Tap Disable. To re-enable a disabled app, go to Settings > Apps > All apps > app you want to enable, then tap Enable. You can remove any app from your homescreen.
Delete apps you installed
You can delete (uninstall) apps that you downloaded. For many preloaded apps, you can disable but not delete them. 1. Touch & hold the app’s icon. 2. Do one of the following:
· Drag the icon up and drop it on . This deletes the app and frees storage space. · If you don’t see a delete option, touch & hold the app icon, then tap

Disable.
Delete apps installed by others
If you are the owner of the phone and shared it with users or guests, you can uninstall apps they installed. Although their apps don’t appear in your app tray or on your home screen, they do reduce available storage space. 1. Go to Settings > Apps > All apps.
Apps installed by others show the message Not installed for this user. 2. Tap the app name. 3. Tap > Uninstall for all users.

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Find problem apps with safe mode
Issues such as apps crashing, unexpected reboots, or fast battery drain could be caused by an app you installed. Use safe mode to start your phone with only the original software and apps. If the issues go away in safe mode, the problem is probably from an app you downloaded.
Step 1: Restart in safe mode
1. Do one of the following:
· Press & hold the Power and Volume up buttons at the same time. · Swipe down from the top of any screen and touch .
2. Touch & hold Power off. Then touch OK to restart in safe mode. When it restarts, you’ll see Safe mode across the bottom of the home screen, and all widgets and thirdparty apps will be disabled.
Step 2: Check if the problem goes away
Use your phone and see if the problem has gone away. Remember, you won’t be able to use any downloaded apps. If the problem goes away, an app is probably causing your problem, so you should exit safe mode and check your apps. If the problem doesn’t go away, an app’s not the cause. Try these performance troubleshooting steps next.
Step 3: Exit safe mode
Press & hold the Power + Volume up buttons simultaneously, then touch Restart .
Or, hold the Power button for about 30 seconds, or until your phone restarts.
Step 4: Check your apps
1. One by one, delete recently downloaded apps. Keep a list of the apps as you go.
2. After you delete each app, restart your phone. See whether removing that app solved the problem.
3. Once you’ve found and deleted the problematic app, you can restore the other apps you removed during testing.

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Protect against harmful apps
Scan phone for harmful apps
Play Protect helps keep your phone secure by automatically scanning your apps, including sideloaded apps, to check for potentially harmful apps (malware). If Play Protect finds a potentially harmful app, it stops the app from running and warns you so that you can uninstall it. To see the results or to rescan:

1. Open the Play Store app. 2. Tap your profile icon > Play Protect.
   3. Review the results of the latest scan, or tap Scan. Play Protect is on by default. To learn more, read Google’s help.
   If your phone seems slow
   If you’ve scanned your phone to confirm there aren’t any potentially harmful apps but your phone seems slow, troubleshoot the issue.

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Search the web
Search from anywhere
You don’t have to leave your current app to search for the info you need. Use Google Assistant from any screen to get search results and options for your next action. To search: 1. Say “OK, Google” or “Hey, Google”. (Be sure you’ve set up the launch phrase.)
Or swipe diagonally from either lower corner of the screen. 2. Tell the assistant what you’re looking for. For example, search for a local restaurant by saying “Find
[restaurant name].” 3. Below the search result, tap options for related actions: make a call, get directions, read reviews, and
more. For more help with Google Assistant, read Google’s support information.
Search with the widget
Type search terms 1. Tap the blank space on the Search widget.

2. Start typing a search term. As you type, suggested terms appear.
3. Tap a suggestion to search for it. Use voice search Tap to call Assistant. Learn more. Use camera to search for info Tap , then follow onscreen instructions.
Use camera to search for info
You can use Google Lens with your camera to:
· Search for information about objects and surroundings: Learn about products, landmarks and
buildings, plants and animals, books and visual art
· Scan barcodes and QR codes: Search for related information, open a website to purchase a product · Digitize real-world text: Copy text to paste in another app, translate text, save business card
information to Contacts, create calendar events from dates on posters or billboards To use Google Lens:

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1. On the home screen, tap on the search widget.

Or, open the Camera app and tap on the viewfinder.

2. Frame the item you want to learn about and tap .

3. Tap the item you want to learn about. For text, tap it to select it, and use

to select more.

4. In the list of results:

· Review results, then tap a selection to view it or take the suggested action.

· To crop the area of your search for more accurate results, adjust the frame corners.

You can also use Google Lens on captured photos and screenshots. In the or screenshot, then tap .

Photos app, open the photo

To learn more, read Google’s help.

Delete Google search history
To learn how, read Google’s help.

Use search engine other than Google
To use a search engine other than Google: 1. Search for “search engine” in Play Store and install one of the apps. 2. Open that app to search. 3. Optionally:
· Delete the Google search widget from your home screen. If you can’t delete it, use a different
launcher for your home screen that doesn’t include the widget.
· Install a browser to replace Chrome and make it your default browser. · Turn off Google’s collection of your information.

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Search your phone
Find an app
1. Swipe up from the bottom of the home screen. 2. Tap Search apps. 3. Type the app’s name. 4. If the app is on your phone, tap its icon to open it.
If the app isn’t on your phone, tap SEARCH FOR MORE APPS to go to Play Store and install with one tap.
Find a setting
1. Go to Settings. 2. At the top of Settings, tap . 3. Type your search term and tap on the keyboard. 4. In the list of search results, tap a setting to open it.
Find your phone number
1. Go to Settings. 2. Tap About phone > Phone number.
Find photos, videos, files
To find photos or videos on your phone, use the Photos app. To find downloaded files, use the Files app.

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Browse websites
Your phone connects to your carrier’s cellular network or to a WiFi network to access the internet. To save data charges on your cellular plan, use a WiFi connection.
Browse with Chrome
Visit and bookmark websites
1. Open the Chrome app. 2. Go to a site by tapping the bar at the top and typing the address. 3. On a web page:
· To bookmark it, tap > .
Or, tap > Add to Home screen to put a shortcut on your home screen.
· To search for text on that page, tap > Find in page. · To open a link, tap it. · To see options for opening a link in a new tab and copying or sharing a link, touch & hold the link. · To print the page, tap > Share > Print. If you don’t see your printer listed, set up your print service.
4. To return to the previous page tap . To learn more about browsing or managing bookmarks, read Google’s help.
Open and switch tabs
In the Chrome app:
· To switch tabs, tap the switcher icon . · To open a new tab, tap the switcher icon , then tap .
Clear browsing history
1. Open the Chrome app. 2. Tap > History. 3. Tap Clear browsing data.
To learn more, read Google’s help. You can also review and delete your search history.
Change default browser
You can download other browsers from Play Store. After you’ve installed one, you can make it your default browser.

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About text and multimedia messages
Text messages – SMS
SMS (Short Message Service) messages are text only. You can send a message up to 160 characters long. If you type more than that, your message will be sent in a series of SMS messages. You can send one SMS to multiple people, and the replies will come in separate threads (unless you and your recipients have group messaging enabled). SMS messages are included in most carriers’ text messaging plans and don’t use cellular data.
Multimedia messages – MMS
MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service) messages can include unlimited text and a photo, picture slideshow, video, or sound file. You can send one MMS message to multiple people at once using group messaging, and replies will be delivered in group conversation threads to each person in the group. MMS messages use cellular data, so you need a cellular data plan or pay-per-use payment to send them.
Group messaging
With group messaging, you can have a conversation with multiple people at once. All replies from recipients are delivered to all recipients, in a group conversation thread. Even though you send one message to multiple people, you’ll be charged for each message received. Group messaging:
· Converts multiple-recipient SMS messages to MMS for everyone who can receive them · Is available for MMS messages only
Note: Recipients who can’t get MMS messages will receive an SMS instead. If there’s media attached, they’ll get a link to download it over Wi-Fi (if offered by their carrier). Replies are to the sender only, in an individual conversation.
If you don’t want to receive replies in group chats, you can turn off group messaging in the Messages app.

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Read, send messages
Work with messages
With the Messages app, you can send and receive text messages.
Read and reply to a message
When you receive a text message with the Messages app, you’ll see in the status bar. 1. Swipe the status bar down and tap . 2. To respond, type in the text box and tap . 3. Optionally:
· To open an attached photo or file, tap it. · To save an attachment, touch & hold it, then tap > Save. · If the message is important, star it so you can find it later. · If the message is from an unassigned number, create a contact to associate a name with that
number. Tips for incoming messages:
· You can control message notifications, changing the sound or turning them on/off. · If you don’t want multi-recipient SMS messages converted to MMS and want replies sent in separate
conversations (threads) to you only, turn off group messaging.
· To protect your privacy, you can hide sensitive content for lock screen notifications.
Send a message
1. Open the Messages app. 2. Tap . 3. Enter recipients, then type the message. 4. Optionally:
· To add an attachment, tap or . · To add a smiley or other icons, tap on the onscreen keyboard. · If you’re using two SIMs and want to switch to the other to send the text, tap and select the SIM.
5. Tap . Tips for sending messages:
· To text your best friend with one tap from your home screen, add a task shortcut. Touch & hold and
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· To change the text message reply to incoming calls, open the
Quick responses.

Phone app and tap > Settings >

Manage drafts
When you begin composing a text message reply or a new message with recipients, it’s saved in your message list as a draft until you send or delete it. 1. Open the message list and tap the conversation marked Draft. 2. Do one:
· Finish composing the message and tap .
· Delete the characters in the text field to delete the draft.

Forward a message
1. Open the conversation in

Messages.

2. Touch & hold the message. 3. Tap > Forward.

Copy text from a message
1. Open the conversation in Messages. 2. Touch & hold the message. 3. Tap . You can now paste it elsewhere, like in a different text or in an email you’re composing.

Work with attachments
Your text messages can include photos, voice messages, and video as attachments.
Add attachment
1. In the Messages app, compose a reply or a new message. 2. Do one of the following:
· Touch & hold to start recording a voice message. When done, lift your finger. · Touch to attach a photo or video or capture a new one. Touch to expand the viewfinder to
fullscreen, where you can switch to a selfie camera or capture a video.
· Touch for other types of attachments (emoji, GIF, your location, contacts).
3. Touch . If you’re having trouble attaching files, check that:
· Cellular data is turned on. · Your data plan supports MMS (multimedia messages).

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Save attachment you received
In the message, touch & hold the attachment, then touch > Save. Or, touch the attachment to open it and look for save options. If you don’t save an attached photo or video, it is kept within the message only. So, if you delete the message, you also delete the attachment. (You can try to recover recently deleted messages.)
View saved attachments
For photos or videos, open the Photos app and touch Library. For other attachments, open the Files app.

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Manage, delete messages

Keep track of important messages
To access your important messages and conversations in the

Messages app:

Pin up to 3 conversations to keep these groups of messages at the top when you open the app.

Star messages you want to find later.

Pin/unpin conversations
To pin a conversation: 1. Open the Messages app. 2. In your conversation list, touch & hold the conversation. 3. Tap .
To unpin a conversation, touch & hold it, then tap .

Star messages
1. Open the conversation that has the message you want to star. 2. Touch & hold the message. 3. Tap .
To remove a star, on the message, tap .

Find starred messages
To find starred messages across all conversations, go to the top of your conversation list and tap > Starred.
To find starred messages within a specific conversation, open the conversation and tap > Starred.

Delete or archive texts
When you delete a message, you also delete any attached photos or videos. If you want the attachments, be sure to save them before deleting the message.
· To delete a single message, open the conversation (thread) and touch & hold the message, then touch
.
· To delete or archive all messages in a conversation, touch & hold the conversation, then touch to
delete or to archive.
· To delete or archive multiple conversations, touch & hold the first conversation, then touch the other
conversations to select them, and touch or .
· To see archived messages, tap your profile icon > Archived.

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Control notifications for text messages
Follow the instructions below to change all notifications from your messaging app. But, if you want to stop text message notifications only during certain hours or from specific people, use Do Not Disturb instead.
If you use the Messages app
1. Open the Messages app. 2. Touch your profile icon > Messages settings. 3. If you have two SIMs, touch General. 4. Touch Notifications and:
· Turn notifications on or off · Change the sound · Add or remove vibration
If you use a different messaging app
1. Touch & hold the app’s icon. 2. Touch App info > Notifications. 3. Make changes.
Request text delivery reports
See whether recipients receive your messages by requesting delivery reports.

1. Open the Messages app. 2. Touch your profile icon > Messages settings 3. If you have one SIM, touch Advanced.
   If you have two SIMs, touch the SIM. 4. Turn on Get SMS delivery reports.
   Turn group messaging on or off
   Group messaging allows conversation participants to reply to all recipients in a single thread. If you do not want multi-recipient SMS messages converted to MMS and want replies sent in separate threads only to you, turn off group messaging. This feature is not available in all countries. To adjust the group messaging setting: 1. In the Messages app, touch your profile icon > Messages settings. 2. If you have one SIM, touch Advanced.
   If you have two SIMs, touch the SIM. 3. Touch Group messaging and select an option.

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Change default messaging app
You can download additional messaging apps from Play Store. After you’ve installed one, you can make it your default messaging app. To select a different app to send and receive text (SMS) and multimedia (MMS) messages: 1. Go to Settings > Apps. 2. Touch Default apps > SMS app. 3. Touch the app to use.

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Change text message reply to incoming calls

When your phone rings, you can drag message instead of answering the call. To edit these quick responses: 1. Touch .

towards

to see a list of quick responses you can send by text

2. Touch > Settings.

3. Touch Quick responses. 4. Touch one of the responses to edit it.

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Get text messages on your computer
Set up Device Pairing
If you use the Messages app on your phone, you can see and send text messages on your computer.
Pair your computer and the Messages app on your phone by scanning a QR code:
· The QR code is unique to that computer. · You can set up multiple computers, getting individual QR codes, but only one is active at a time.
To set up a computer: 1. Be sure your phone and computer are connected to the internet. 2. On your phone, open the Messages app, then tap your profile icon

Device Pairing.
3. On your computer, go to https://messages.google.com/web. 4. Follow onscreen instructions to scan the QR code on the web page with your phone.
Once paired, you’ll see your latest conversations in your computer’s browser.
See and send messages
When you have unread messages, you’ll see a red notification and number of unread messages in the browser tab on your computer. To send messages from your computer, your phone must be on and connected to the internet. Usual carrier fees for sending text messages from your phone also apply to messages sent from your computer.
Sign out of Device Pairing
If you don’t use Messages on a paired computer for 14 days, you’re automatically signed out from that computer for security reasons. If you’re using a shared or public computer, sign out when you’re done. To sign out from your phone: 1. Open the Messages app.
2. Tap your profile icon > Device Pairing.
3. Do one of the following:
· Tap next to an individual computer to sign out of it. · Tap Unpair all devices.
To sign out from the computer, at the top of the message list, click > Unpair.

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Read, send, manage emails

Read email
If you’ve set up email, you’ll start receiving emails after your account syncs with your phone. When you receive an email notification, you’ll see in the status bar.
1. To open email from a notification, swipe the status bar down and touch the notification:
· A single email notification opens the message directly. · A multiple email notification opens the email list; touch an email to open it.
If you dismiss the notification and want to view the email later, open the Gmail app. 2. Do any of the following:
· To view other folders, touch from your email list. · Attachments appear at the end of the email. You can view or save them. · You can print emails from your phone.

Reply to or forward an email
1. Touch to reply to the sender. Or, swipe to the end of the email and touch or to forward.
2. Enter your message. 3. To copy someone on the email, in the To field, touch .
4. Touch .

to reply to all recipients

Send new email
1. Open the Gmail app and touch Compose. Or, touch & hold , then touch Compose. (If you send lots of emails, add a task shortcut. Drag Compose to your home screen.)
2. Enter the recipient and your message. 3. To copy someone on the email, in the To field, touch .
4. Touch .

Add attachment to email

1. In the email you’re composing, tap saved on Drive.

Attach file to add a file stored on your phone, or attach one

2. Browse to the file, and tap it to add it to the email. The attachment appears at the bottom of the email.

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Find emails
When you open the Gmail app, you see your Inbox. To view sent email, drafts, recently deleted email, and other categories, touch . To search for emails, at the top of your email list enter terms, like the topic or the sender’s name.
Delete emails
To delete an open email, touch . To delete multiple emails, go to your email list, touch & hold the first message, then touch the other messages to select them, and touch . To delete large quantities of email, sign into your email account on your computer, and see your email provider’s help for more information.
Tips:
· To delete attachments that you saved from emails, use the Files app. · You can also remove email accounts from your phone.
Learn more
For more help with Gmail, read Google’s support information. For help managing email from other providers, sign into your email account on your computer and look for the provider’s instructions.

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View email attachments

View attachments
Attachments appear at the end of an email.
To view or play the attachment, tap it.
If you see a message that you can’t open the attachment type, most file types have a free viewer that you can use. In Play Store, search for the file type, then select and download an app.

Save attachments from email
In the email, tap on the attachment to download and save it on your phone, or tap To view attachments later, open the Files app (go to Download) or the Drive app.

to save it in Drive.

Delete attachments saved from email
1. Open the Files app. 2. Tap Downloads. 3. Do one of the following:
· To select one item, touch & hold it. · To select multiple items, touch & hold the first one, then tap the others.
4. Tap .

Prevent previews of attachments
Attached photos or videos appear as thumbnails, showing a preview. To see a generic thumbnail instead of a preview thumbnail until you open the file: 1. Open the Gmail app. 2. Tap > Settings, then tap the account name.
3. Tap Images > Ask before displaying external images.

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Preview inboxes from home screen
To preview your inboxes, open emails, or quickly start a new email, add

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